Category: Design and Interiors

Bennison has been around since 1985, specialising in hand-printed fabrics and wallcoverings based on original 18th/19th Century English and French textiles discovered by Geoffrey Bennison. There’s 150 designs now in the collection, including this recent addition – Waikiki.

The design was discovered in France, dating back to the late 19th century. Although I’m guessing its tropical-style kitsch would probably look like something from the 1950s to most eyes. Which makes it ideal for a look based on that decade, a feature wall or just any room that catches the sun.

This textured hand-made paper certainly doesn’t come cheap though – expect to pay around £130 per metre.

Find out more at the Bennison website

Another light, this time a fairly modern design that’s had something of a retro makeover – the Kartell Easy suspension light.

Designed by Ferruccio Laviani and previously offered in brightly-coloured polycarbonate, the Easy light has reappeared around seven years after its original launch in a chromed ABS – in a choice of gold and silver. Which shifts it from a modern design to a very retro piece that should fit effortlessly into a 70s-style room.

Not the most expensive designer light either – you can pick one up for £82.50.

Find out more at the Made In Design website

Whether you use it as a wall lamp, table lamp or (with a bit of modification) a ceiling light, the Pistillo Lamp by Studio Tetrarch is probably one of the most eye-catching pieces of lighting you can buy today.

First introduced in 1969 and back on the market today, this iconic lamp has a single mirror topped chrome light bulb in the centre, reflecting the light form via the chrome-plated ‘arms’ to create a light source that’s something both interesting and unique,

Habitat is currently selling these (amongst other retailers), selling the Pistillo for £419.

Find out more at the Habitat website

We’ve covered plenty of George Nelson wall clocks, but not many for your desk, table or bedside. We’ll make amends on that front with the George Nelson Chronopak clock.

This faithful Vitra reissue keeps the same 1949 look and feel, with a solid cherry wood casing, chrome base and striking facial design. The only difference to the original is the power source – this one runs off an AA battery (included).

Not cheap, but the £242 outlay should prove a good long term investment.

Find out more at the Lollipop Shoppe website

Camping is now officially cool, which means there’s plenty of designer gear on the market to kit you out – including this Celia Birtwell-designed Monkey Puzzle tent.

The famed 1960s textile designer has produced a range of items for Millets using a 60s-style grey and black print, headed up by this four-person family tent (above) and accompanied by a smaller dome tent, printed wellies, golf umbrellas and a melamine crockery set.

You can get your hands on the range from 14th April, with the tent priced at £149.99. Check instore for details of the other products.

Millets website

Via Hippyshopper